The country is not fertile, the cold is too great, and they have only the necessities of life.

Except for slaves, and for sacrifice to the gods, there is nothing to be gained by their conquest." "And you all worship the same gods ?" Roger asked.
"Assuredly," he said, "although some are thought more highly of in one kingdom, some in another.

Mexitli--or as he is generally called, Huitzilopotchli--is of course the greatest everywhere; but he is worshiped most of all by the Aztecs.

Quetzalcoatl is also greatly worshiped." As he spoke, the merchant glanced furtively up at Roger.

The lad saw that this was a favorable opportunity for creating an impression.